Racing Seats for ZL1

Daboom48 · 09-19-2017, 10:50 PM

I am road course tracking my car more and more. It's almost being used for nothing but that. Any ideas on compatible Sparco etc..
Seats that would work well. Thinking I would like to go with 5 point harness. Not sure if that would require roll cage...

Not sure of the difficulty level to pull out factory seat as well...

Just looking for thoughts and any feedback...

Thanks!

nighttowl · 09-19-2017, 10:55 PM

I was thinking sparco

http://www.sparcousa.com/catalog/vehicle/seats

you would need to use a harness bar if you do not have a roll bar or roll cage.

Larrio Andretti · 09-19-2017, 11:58 PM

For a seat I would go with Racetech. https://racetech-usa.com/shop/

Yes... you will need a harness bar at minimum.

LesBaer · 09-20-2017, 08:24 AM

I'd like to purchase anyone's stock ZL1 Recaro seats that decides to go with full-fledged racing seats.

Also, not sure if this helps, but there was one other person that I know of that changed over to a more aggressive racing seat. Here's what they went with:

Recaro Profi Race Seats from Stable Energies with Brey Krause Sliders, Adaptors and Planted Seat Mounts.

Hope that helps

ICTsccaCamaro · 09-20-2017, 08:31 AM

The fact that Chevy ditched the pass through's on the 6th gen Recaro seats blows my mind, I'm literally down grading Recaros going from my 5th gen 1LE to the 6th gen ZL1 1LE, pretty crappy on GM's part on a "track car".

ZL1 1LE · 09-20-2017, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ICTsccaCamaro

The fact that Chevy ditched the pass through's on the 6th gen Recaro seats blows my mind, I'm literally down grading Recaros going from my 5th gen 1LE to the 6th gen ZL1 1LE, pretty crappy on GM's part on a "track car".

Preach!

JeromeS13 · 09-20-2017, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ICTsccaCamaro

The fact that Chevy ditched the pass through's on the 6th gen Recaro seats blows my mind, I'm literally down grading Recaros going from my 5th gen 1LE to the 6th gen ZL1 1LE, pretty crappy on GM's part on a "track car".

IMO, the OEM seat with the shoulder strap pass-throughs are inviting someone to improperly mount racing harnesses. Those seats are NOT designed for the use of 5/6 point harnesses, as there's no provision for the anti-submarine strap. Routing this strap in front of the seat is improper, unsafe, and is not allowed by most track sanctions. This only leaves a 4-pt option, which I'm only aware of one manufacturer that makes a version that's allowed by SOME sanctions (Schroth).

ICTsccaCamaro · 09-20-2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JeromeS13

IMO, the OEM seat with the shoulder strap pass-throughs are inviting someone to improperly mount racing harnesses. Those seats are NOT designed for the use of 5/6 point harnesses, as there's no provision for the anti-submarine strap. Routing this strap in front of the seat is improper, unsafe, and is not allowed by most track sanctions. This only leaves a 4-pt option, which I'm only aware of one manufacturer that makes a version that's allowed by SOME sanctions (Schroth).

Correct I had a Schroth 4pt in my 5th gen and passed tech inspection for SCCA at a national level multiple times with no issue. But at least with the 5th gen you had the option for a 4pt, your just SOL on a nice looking 4pt install on a 6th gen.

nighttowl · 09-20-2017, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Larrio Andretti

For a seat I would go with Racetech. https://racetech-usa.com/shop/

Yes... you will need a harness bar at minimum.

These look really nice for the money.

DaffyZL1 · 07-26-2021, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 1LE

Preach!

SAY IT!!

Motor Fast · 07-26-2021, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ICTsccaCamaro

The fact that Chevy ditched the pass through's on the 6th gen Recaro seats blows my mind, I'm literally down grading Recaros going from my 5th gen 1LE to the 6th gen ZL1 1LE, pretty crappy on GM's part on a "track car".

Same thought here. They did the same thing on the C5 Z06 yet the C5 coupe had the slots for belts.

What wheels do you have on your car in your signature? Thanks.

s.hammer · 07-27-2021, 04:24 PM

Sparco, Cobra, OMP, Recaro, Racetech, are all good options but if you want the most out of a race seat you will want to sit in it to make sure it fits you the way you want. If you have a shop that sells them within a couple of hours drive, it is worth the ride to test what they have. If you have no local shops to test seats, try out anyone's seats that will let you sit in there car at the track. Once you find one you like, get the seat measurements online, and measure to make sure it will fit in the car. The Camaro is a little tight with some of the wide/XL seats. The flair out of the sides at the shoulders will sometimes hit the door. Installing is fairly simple, good luck.

kropscamaro16 · 07-27-2021, 04:27 PM

yup i ended up with a sparco qrt r in my car they are only about 15 minutes away from my house so i went down there on a friday visit the showroom and sat in some seats to help me figure it out! not ready for a halo seat since i still drive the car on the streets but its super comfy!

s.hammer · 07-27-2021, 08:16 PM

Cobra Evolution is a good halo seat for the street if you ever decide to go that route. They have holes in the sides of the halo you can see through.

09-19-2017, 10:50 PM	#1
Daboom48 Drives: 32 Ford 55 Nomad 69 Ve 14 M5 17 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 47	Racing Seats for ZL1 I am road course tracking my car more and more. It's almost being used for nothing but that. Any ideas on compatible Sparco etc.. Seats that would work well. Thinking I would like to go with 5 point harness. Not sure if that would require roll cage... Not sure of the difficulty level to pull out factory seat as well... Just looking for thoughts and any feedback... Thanks!

09-19-2017, 10:55 PM	#2
nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,913 View My Garage	I was thinking sparco http://www.sparcousa.com/catalog/vehicle/seats you would need to use a harness bar if you do not have a roll bar or roll cage. __________________ "The salesman actually told me to stop getting it sideways during the test drive" 2018 MBM ZL1 1LE - 652 rwhp, 588 rwtq SAE 2014 CRT ZL1 574 rwhp, 537 rwtq - SOLD 2010 IBM SS Camaro VVT L99 w/ TR6060 swap, 489 rwhp, 444 rwtq - SOLD

09-20-2017, 08:24 AM	#4
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	I'd like to purchase anyone's stock ZL1 Recaro seats that decides to go with full-fledged racing seats. Also, not sure if this helps, but there was one other person that I know of that changed over to a more aggressive racing seat. Here's what they went with: Recaro Profi Race Seats from Stable Energies with Brey Krause Sliders, Adaptors and Planted Seat Mounts. Hope that helps __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

07-27-2021, 04:27 PM	#13
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 10,138	yup i ended up with a sparco qrt r in my car they are only about 15 minutes away from my house so i went down there on a friday visit the showroom and sat in some seats to help me figure it out! not ready for a halo seat since i still drive the car on the streets but its super comfy! __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

09-19-2017, 11:58 PM	#3
Larrio Andretti Drives: Really Fast Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: In The Woods Posts: 238	For a seat I would go with Racetech. https://racetech-usa.com/shop/ Yes... you will need a harness bar at minimum.

09-20-2017, 08:31 AM	#5
ICTsccaCamaro Account Suspended Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,585	The fact that Chevy ditched the pass through's on the 6th gen Recaro seats blows my mind, I'm literally down grading Recaros going from my 5th gen 1LE to the 6th gen ZL1 1LE, pretty crappy on GM's part on a "track car".

07-27-2021, 04:24 PM	#12
s.hammer Drives: 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 246	Sparco, Cobra, OMP, Recaro, Racetech, are all good options but if you want the most out of a race seat you will want to sit in it to make sure it fits you the way you want. If you have a shop that sells them within a couple of hours drive, it is worth the ride to test what they have. If you have no local shops to test seats, try out anyone's seats that will let you sit in there car at the track. Once you find one you like, get the seat measurements online, and measure to make sure it will fit in the car. The Camaro is a little tight with some of the wide/XL seats. The flair out of the sides at the shoulders will sometimes hit the door. Installing is fairly simple, good luck.

07-27-2021, 08:16 PM	#14
s.hammer Drives: 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 246	Cobra Evolution is a good halo seat for the street if you ever decide to go that route. They have holes in the sides of the halo you can see through.

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